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INSOMNIA: The Ark

Dieselpunk action RPG with survival needs and decisions shaping endings

Mono Studio · Published by HeroCraft PC · Released Sep 27, 2018

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Mixed
62% of 1,012
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
May 12, 2020
Minimum PC
R7 360
8 GB RAM · 12 GB disk
Full requirements

What is INSOMNIA: The Ark?

A single-player, third-person action RPG set aboard Object 6, a deteriorating space station searching for a new home. You wake from cryogenic sleep with a rare psychological illness, then explore locations, fight enemies, scavenge resources, and craft equipment. The nonlinear story involves different factions, and your chosen background affects conversations and quest outcomes.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy dialogue-heavy roleplaying and uncovering a society's history
  • +you prefer developing characters through perks rather than fixed classes

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike managing hunger, thirst, fatigue, and equipment

What players say

62% of 1,012 reviews are positive

Players praise the art direction, atmosphere, and story. Recent reviews continue to report broken mechanics and bugs, including problems that can block progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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INSOMNIA: The Ark system requirements

Minimum: R7 360, 8 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
Processor
2.5 GHz CPU, 4 cores
Graphics
Geforce 760, AMD Radeon R7 360
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does INSOMNIA: The Ark have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does INSOMNIA: The Ark run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
30
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: Russian, English.

Does INSOMNIA: The Ark use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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